Papulosquamous disorders: Hanifin and Rajka major criterion: practice question

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Dermatology · Papulosquamous disorders: Hanifin and Rajka major criterion

Sample item

Which of the following is a MAJOR criterion in the Hanifin and Rajka criteria for atopic dermatitis?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Pruritus

The major criteria are pruritus, typical morphology and distribution, chronic relapsing course, and a personal or family history of atopy. Dennie-Morgan folds, pityriasis alba and raised IgE are minor criteria. Diagnosis needs three major plus three minor features.

Option by option

  • A. Dennie-Morgan infraorbital fold

    Dennie-Morgan fold is a minor criterion.

  • B. Pruritus (correct)

    Correct. Pruritus is a major criterion.

  • C. Raised serum IgE

    Raised IgE is a minor criterion.

  • D. Pityriasis alba

    Pityriasis alba is a minor criterion.

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What is the answer to this Dermatology question?

The best answer is B, Pruritus. The major criteria are pruritus, typical morphology and distribution, chronic relapsing course, and a personal or family history of atopy.

Why is "Dennie-Morgan infraorbital fold" not the answer?

Dennie-Morgan fold is a minor criterion.

Why is "Raised serum IgE" not the answer?

Raised IgE is a minor criterion.

Why is "Pityriasis alba" not the answer?

Pityriasis alba is a minor criterion.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Papulosquamous disorders: Hanifin and Rajka major criterion in Dermatology. Dennie-Morgan folds, pityriasis alba and raised IgE are minor criteria. Diagnosis needs three major plus three minor features.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Papulosquamous disorders: Hanifin and Rajka major criterion?

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Is this a real NEET PG question?

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